Valentine's-day recipes

I've been making Headquarters Chili since before leaving Philly for Vegas in 1991. I use turkey meat, sometimes over rice, sometimes as Sloppy Joes, sometimes as a Tamale Pie. Traditionally I make it for Presidents' Day, but this year I'm doing it for Super Bowl Sunday. It keeps me off the Vegas Strip that replaces our lost Las Vegas Zoo.

This belly filling one dish meal is perfect for Octoberfest or a cool fall or winter day. It is sure to warm the belly.

"Tastes best if you marinate your ham the day before cooking."

Made this baked beef ziti for Sean's dinner two days ago, and he absolutely enjoyed it. He said the flavor, seasonings and texture were just perfect. The creaminess and cheesiness from the ricotta and parmesan mixed with ziti were delicious. It was much easier than making lasagna, and it came out so flavorful and tasty!

This is a perfect snackin' dessert for St. Patrick's Day. People keep coming back for more of this Irish Cream enrich cake like bar.

A special treat that could be used as a quick breakfast on Christmas Day or as a snack during the holidays.

A simple and hearty soup that's perfect for a rainy day or a cold winter night.

Make your own delicious homemade soup that's so easy to make. This recipe uses a slow-cooker so it's a simple place all ingredients into the slow cooker and let is simmer all day unattended.

The muffins came out super moist, soft in the inside, and golden-brown on the outside, they looked so inviting. Chunks of pink rhubarb and yellow apricots were in every bite. Great for breakfast, snack or any time during the day.

Chocolatly, moist and well balanced sweetness. Make this super brownie pizza for your loved one at Valentines' Day, hmmm...

There are many renditions of pistachio cake, but I believe this one to be the original. Through the years, Mum would always ask what kind of cake I would want for my birthday. My answer would almost always be "pistachio cake." To this day, this is one of my all-time favorites.

These muffins turned out deliciously moist, and pineapple definitely played the role. They were packed with goodness too. Whole wheat flour, brans, and pineapples made the muffins made the muffins very nutritious, they are perfect for breakfast to start the day or a snack for an energy boost.

Super easy to make, and it tastes delicious. A perfect one-pan meal on a busy week day!

This recipe is easy to scale down. A filling, tasty yet wholesome one pot meal that's perfect for busy week days.

This simple stir-fry is full of flavour. I just finished the leftover from two days ago, and it was still delicious, not only vegetarians like it... Definitely a keeper!

A simply delicious meal for busy week-days or a cozy dish on the weekends. Layers of yummy flavor and can be served with any pasta.